TD hits out at 'completely disproportionate' move to level 5

The government party leaders will meet the Chief Medical Officer today to discuss the level 5 proposals. (L-R): Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. File Picture: Julien Behal

Government party leaders Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan will meet the chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan today to discuss the shocking recommendation which would see the vast majority of counties moved from Level 2 to Level 5.

Fianna Fáil TD Jim Callaghan says moving to Level 5 is "completely disproportionate" and says we need to "recognise" more people are going to die.